Respect The Space
The River District is a place we all share, a spot to shop, stroll, gather, explore, walk our dogs, and enjoy the beauty of downtown Owen Sound. Through the Respect The Space campaign, we’re encouraging and reminding everyone to do their part to help keep this area clean, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.
You may notice new cigarette butt bins, dog waste bag dispensers, public garbage cans (plus a few cheeky reminder signs) popping up around the District. These small additions are here to make it easier for everyone to dispose of waste responsibly and take pride in our shared spaces.
Most people already do the right thing, and we sincerely thank those residents, visitors, and pet owners who help care for our community every day. Keeping Owen Sound beautiful takes all of us. While City by-laws are in place and fines may be issued for littering or failing to clean up after pets, our goal is simple: to build a culture of respect, responsibility, and neighbourliness!
We all own a little piece of this space. Let’s take pride in it together. Respect The Space.
Bin & Dispenser Locations
Check out the maps and images below to find nearby cigarette butt bins, dog waste bag dispensers, and public garbage cans throughout the River District.
Orange bins symbols = garbage can locations
Green paw symbols = dog poop bag dispensers
Red exclamation symbols = cigarette butt bin locations
Click the images below to enlarge the maps.
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Report A Concern
See an overflowing bin, damaged dispenser, or another concern that needs attention? Please help us keep our shared spaces safe, clean, and welcoming by submitting a report through our online Report A Concern form here.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep the River District a place everyone can enjoy.
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